Wagga Wagga Airport
Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)
About 10h 1m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Wagga Wagga Airport
Wagga Wagga Airport is a regional airport serving Wagga Wagga in New South Wales, Australia. The airport is located in the suburb of Forest Hill, 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) south-east of the city centre, on land leased from the Department of Defence. It shares runways and some aviation facilities with the adjacent RAAF Base Wagga, which hosts ground training establishments and supporting military air traffic. Rex Airlines maintain a strong presence with its main engineering and maintenance base for its Saab 340 aircraft. The airline also conducts an in-house program to train cadet pilots through a campus of the Australian Airline Pilot Academy at the airport. In the 2020-21 financial year the airport recorded 71,862 passengers which made it the 36th busiest airport in Australia.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live weather
YSWGLive departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (2)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 / 23 | 5,807 ft / 1,770 m | 148 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
| 12 / 30 | 2,792 ft / 851 m | 59 ft | Cla | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (2)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | CTAF | 118.200 MHz |
| FSS | MELBOURNE CNTR | 119.500 MHz |
Navaids(2)
Airlines & destinations
Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.
Airspace in this area(12)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELBOURNE FIR CTA A1 | Class A | CTA | FL180 | FL245 |
| BRISBANE FIR CTA A2 | Class A | CTA | FL245 | FL600 |
| MELBOURNE FIR CTA A2 | Class A | CTA | FL245 | FL600 |
| SOUTH-EASTERN CTA C2 | Class C | CTA | FL155 | FL180 |
| SOUTH-EASTERN CTA C1 | Class C | CTA | FL125 | FL155 |
| MELBOURNE CENTRE B | Class E | Controlled | GND | 6000 ft MSL |
| CONTINENTAL AUSTRALIA CTA E1 | Class E | Controlled | FL125 | FL245 |
| MELBOURNE EFREQUENCY A1 | Class E | Controlled | 8500 ft MSL | FL125 |
| MELBOURNE EFREQUENCY A2 | Class E | Controlled | FL125 | FL245 |
| EAST COAST CTA E1 | Class E | Controlled | 8500 ft MSL | FL125 |
| FEDERATION | Class G | ATZ | GND | FL999 |
| WAGGAWAGGA | Special use | RMZ | GND | FL999 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Australia airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | 427 ft | 679 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 328 ft | 1,601 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 732 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Wagga Wagga Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Wagga Wagga Airport?
The ICAO code for Wagga Wagga Airport is YSWG, and its IATA code is WGA.
Where is Wagga Wagga Airport located?
Wagga Wagga Airport is medium airport located in Forest Hill, Australia, at an elevation of 724 ft (221 m).
How many runways does Wagga Wagga Airport have?
Wagga Wagga Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 5,807 ft / 1,770 m.
Which airlines fly to Wagga Wagga Airport?
Airlines historically serving Wagga Wagga Airport include Qantas, Regional Express (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).
How many destinations are served from Wagga Wagga Airport?
Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Wagga Wagga Airport. Always check current schedules.
What time zone is Wagga Wagga Airport in?
Wagga Wagga Airport is in the Australia/Sydney time zone (UTC+10:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Wagga Wagga Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Wagga Wagga Airport is approximately 11.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Wagga Wagga Airport?
The nearest airport to Wagga Wagga Airport is Federation Hsd Airport (YFDN), about 10.2 nm to the nnw, followed by Oura Private Airstrip and Bullawa Airstrip.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Wagga Wagga Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.